Are Tamiya tanks worth what they are asking for?

[dai phan]

Hi all,

I am considering buying the Tamiya JS-2 but the price is 1700 USD! Is it worth it? Thanks Dai

[Rubicon99]

Hi all,

I am considering buying the Tamiya JS-2 but the price is 1700 USD! Is it worth it? Thanks Dai

Look at AAFtankmuseum.com they are MUCH cheaper and well known as one of the best places to buy Tamiya tanks from. I have bought several tanks and countless parts from them.

Tamiya tanks are very different then HL. Not as simple with complete different style of electronics and definitely not as rugged if built with straight out of the box parts.

Tamiya 1/16 tank detailing is inline with their 1/35 offerings and their tanks are a fair mix of model and RC so having the skill set to work with both is highly recommended.

Just be ready to see a HUGE box arrive full of at least a 1000 unassembled parts.

Most of all you will learn a lot during the building process that will enhance the overall understanding of tank mechanics and any hesitation to work on your HL tanks will be long gone after building a Tamiya tank.

[dai phan]

Look at AAFtankmuseum.com they are MUCH cheaper and well known as one of the best places to buy Tamiya tanks from. I have bought several tanks and countless parts from them.

Tamiya tanks are very different then HL. Not as simple with complete different style of electronics and definitely not as rugged if built with straight out of the box parts.

Tamiya 1/16 tank detailing is inline with their 1/35 offerings and their tanks are a fair mix of model and RC so having the skill set to work with both is highly recommended.

Just be ready to see a HUGE box arrive full of at least a 1000 unassembled parts.

Most of all you will learn a lot during the building process that will enhance the overall understanding of tank mechanics and any hesitation to work on your HL tanks will be long gone after building a Tamiya tank.

I look at AAF site and they only have 2 Tamiya 1/16 static only. Dai

[Rubicon99]

I look at AAF site and they only have 2 Tamiya 1/16 static only. Dai

You did not look under 1/16 Tamiya RC tanks. Search the RC TANK & ACCESSORIES tab. The JS 2 is in stock see screen shot I just took of the in cart pricing.

[dai phan]

You did not look under 1/16 Tamiya RC tanks. Search the RC TANK & ACCESSORIES tab. The JS 2 is in stock see screen shot I just took of the in cart pricing.

How in the world I miss that? Thanks Dai

[dai phan]

Damnation ! Good prices ! Cheaper than MRC and Toucan ! I am going to order the Tamiya M26 ! Any thoughts? Thanks Dai

[dai phan]

I also look at Taigen offerings too. Are they HL in metal versions? Dai

[Rubicon99]

I also look at Taigen offerings too. Are they HL in metal versions? Dai

Yes and No. They use some HL accessories parts and compatible gearboxes. Generally well built tanks but not IR battle compatible in stock form with 6.0 HL or Tamiya tanks.

[dai phan]

Yes and No. They use some HL accessories parts and compatible gearboxes. Generally well built tanks but not IR battle compatible in stock form with 6.0 HL or Tamiya tanks.

Too bad. Then I will not be able to do battles with my 6 HL tanks. Dai